Display Energy Certificate: Advisory Programme

Background

Despite the need for increased industrial energy efficiency, studies indicate that cost-efficient energy conservation measures are not always implemented.

A new regulatory requirement was introduced this year for all public sector organisations to hold Display Energy Certificates (DECs). CarbonPlan, in conjunction with Rodbaston College have jointly developed their DEC Advisory Programme. This offers public sector organisations a cost-effective way to understand the drivers, risks, costs and benefits associated with energy efficiency.

What are Display Energy Certificates?

DECs show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating, and also allow the public to see its energy efficiency. This is based on the energy consumption of the building as recorded by gas, electricity, and other meters.

DECs should be displayed prominently at all times, on public view. DECs are always accompanied by an Advisory Report, listing cost-effective measures to improve the energy rating of the building.


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Enquiries

CarbonPlan's Programme
CarbonPlan have developed a range of service levels within its DEC Programmme, based on the level of service required and the quality of data available.
Silver
Cost: £1,500 per certificate*

Description: Minimum requirement to provide a Display Energy Certificate and Advisory Report. Client to Provide:

  • Architectural drawings
  • Energy Consumption data
  • Occupational data


*cost is for basic buildings - fees may vary depending on complexity of structure and quality of data.
Gold
Cost: £3,350 per certificate

Description: To provide a Display Energy Certificate and Advisory Report where insufficient data are available to complete DEC and AR requirements. Consultancy must:

  • Develop architectural drawings for buildings on AutoCAD
  • Analyse energy bills to produce consumption profiles
  • Analyse occupational usage data to provide realistic profile
  • Introduce systems to reduce management burden in future years
Platinum
Cost: Varies

Description: As per the Silver and Gold Levels but also providing future proof "low carbon business" solutions to the institution:

  • Carbon footprint calculation for whole campus
  • Full energy and buildings analysis of all campus buildings
  • Analysis of existing infrastructure
  • Energy efficiency feasibility study
  • Renewable energy feasibility study
  • Advice on Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000)
  • Risk Analysis (regulatory and financial)
  • Analysis of carbon and financial savings available
  • Applications for external funding
  • Roadmap to "low carbon business"
  • Implementation for selected solution